MOUNT MERBABU - 3,145 M
Mount Merbabu is a dormant volcano located side by side with the famous Mount Merapi. It is a popular mountain to climb in Central Java. Besides easy trek, the scenery is beautiful, and much safer compare to Mt. Merapi that still active and erupting. The hike will take only two days to the summit, so it is possible to take time on weekend only to visit this mountain.
OVERVIEW
Mount Merbabu is a dormant volcano located side by side with the famous Mount Merapi. It is a popular mountain to climb in Central Java. Besides easy trek, the scenery is beautiful, and much safer compare to Mt. Merapi that still active and erupting. The hike will take only two days to the summit, so it is possible to take time on weekend only to visit this mountain. We offer a luxurious hike to Mount Merbabu which mean we will provide five-star campsite and maximum services. You will soon realize that our camp is the best there. We provide sleeping tents with air mattress so you can sleep well, big dining tent with tables and chairs, and special cook to provide you with extraordinary meals on the mountain. This program made to give an enjoyable and comfortable experience on the mountain. Suitable for anyone with no or less experience in hiking.
ITINERARY
- DAY 1
- Yogyakarta-Wekas Village-Pos 2 Meeting point at Yogyakarta in the morning. Our guide will pick you at the place agreed upon and then go to Wekas Village by private vehicle for 3-4 hours. Wekas village is the starting point for the hike. We start hike today to Pos 2 for 3 hours where we will camp there.
- DAY 2
- Pos 2-Summit-Yogyakarta We start hiking to the summit at dawn. 4-5 hours hike to the summit. After that, we go back to our camp. In the afternoon, we descend back to Wekas Village and continue to Yogyakarta for our journey back home.
INCLUDE
- Transportation Yogyakarta-Wekas Village round trip by private vehicle
- Hiking permit
- Indonesia Expeditions guide
- Cook & Porters
- Meals on the mountain
- Sleeping tents, Dining tent, Tables & Chairs
- Toilet tent
- Inflatable mattress & sleeping bag
- Fuel, stove, and cutlery
- First aid kit
EXCLUDE
- Transportation to Yogyakarta round trip
- Meals & accommodation in Yogyakarta
- Personal clothing (jacket, rain jacket, etc)
- Gratuities
GEAR LIST
No | Name | Amt |
---|---|---|
1 | Trekking boots | 1 pair |
2 | Trekking Pole (optional) | 1 pair |
3 | Wool or Synthetic socks | 2 pair |
4 | Trekking shirts (polyester/quick dry) | 2 |
5 | Trekking pants | 2 |
6 | Soft Shell Jacket/puffy | 1 |
7 | Rain Jacket & pants | 1 |
8 | Baseball cap | 1 |
9 | Beanie | 1 |
10 | Buff (amount based on preferences) | 2 |
11 | Sunglasses | 1 |
12 | Lightweight synthetic gloves | 1 pair |
13 | 30L Backpack | 1 |
14 | Headlamp with spare batteries | 1 |
15 | Sunscreen, SPF 40 or better | 1 |
16 | Lip screen, SPF 30 | 1 |
17 | 1 Litre water bottle or water bladder | 1 |
18 | Toiletry bag | 1 |
19 | First aid kit and special medications (if any) | 1 |
20 | Camera | 1 |